Assessment and Management of Urinary Incontinence in Adults Study day

Overview

Enhance your ability to recognise, manage and treat the different causes of incontinence in this one-day course designed for a wide range of healthcare professionals who work with adults, including nurses.

Why attend the Assessment and Management of Urinary Incontinence in Adults Study Day at Middlesex University?

Taught by an experienced practitioner at our state-of-the-art London campus, this short course will equip you with the specialised knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage incontinence, including urinalysis, the role of urodynamics, behavioural modifications, biofeedback and medication.

Through a series of presentations and discussions you will explore the physiology of the lower urinary tract, stress incontinence, the role of the inter-professional team, as well as side effects and concordance. Armed with these contemporary insights and specialised skills you will not only enhance your ability to treat clients but demonstrate a level of advanced practice and learning that can count towards further study if you wish.

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Course content

What will you study on the Assessment and Management of Urinary Incontinence in Adults Study Day?

This course will enable you to take a proactive and person-centred approach to planning, managing and evaluating care for those suffering from incontinence. Delivered in one day through a series of presentations and discussions you will explore the following subjects:

Overview of the anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract in men and women

Assessment for urinary incontinence: The reasons for urinary incontinence including the overactive bladder; stress incontinence; out flow obstruction and the atonic bladder

Investigations: including urinalysis, the role of urodynamics and residual urine measurement

Management and treatment: including behavioural modifications, biofeedback and medication

The role of the inter-professional team

Follow up, side effects and concordance

How to apply

This study day would be suitable for those with clinical involvement with adults with continence care needs.